KFC Style Paneer Popcorn

33Min

4Servings

285Cal

MediumLevel

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Equipment

Knife

Cutting board

Mixing bowl

Whisk

Air fryer

Ingredients

Main ingredients

paneer (cubed)

250 g

corn flour

60 g

all-purpose flour

30 g

cornstarch

30 g

garlic powder

5 g

onion powder

5 g

paprika

3 g

black pepper

2 g

salt

3 g

milk

120 ml

olive oil

15 ml

Instructions

Prepare paneer cubes

Cut paneer into small popcorn-sized cubes about 1-1.5 cm on each side.

5 min

Keep cubes uniform for even cooking

Prepare seasoned batter

Mix corn flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt in a bowl. Gradually add milk to create a thick batter.

5 min

Batter should be thick enough to coat the paneer well

Coat paneer in batter

Add paneer cubes to the batter and gently toss to coat each piece evenly.

3 min

Work quickly to prevent paneer from breaking

Preheat air fryer

Preheat air fryer to 200°C for 3 minutes.

3 min200°Ctimer 3 min

Air fry paneer popcorn

Place coated paneer cubes in air fryer basket in single layer. Lightly brush with olive oil. Air fry at 200°C for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through.

15 min200°Ctimer 15 min

Don't overcrowd the basket - cook in batches if needed

Serve hot

Remove from air fryer and serve immediately while hot and crispy.

2 min

Original recipe

YouTubeRecipe by Shweta's Genie Life

Storage

Fridge: 1 days

Reheat: Air fryer 180°C for 3-4 minutes

Best served immediately for maximum crispiness

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